Smoothie

Emma loves it when I make smoothies for breakfast.  It's a nice way to get fruit in the mornings.  The amounts depend on how big you want the smoothie to be.  My recipe makes about 36 oz (enough for my 4 year old, my husband, and myself).

16 oz orange juice
3 small scoops orange sherbet
8 frozen whole strawberries
handful of frozen peaches
half a sliced banana

Add the ingredients in that order to a blender.  Blend until smooth.  You may have to turn off blender periodically and shake blender to move the frozen items so they don't get stuck in the blender blades.

If you want a thicker smoothie, add a scoop of ice after the last of the fruit.  You can use any juice you would like paired with any fruit you like also.  For a creamier smoothie you may use frozen yogurt or ice cream instead of the sherbet.

Cool Cuc & Mint Slush

I thought this was a great recipe from a kids cookbook. Very simple, very quick and healthy! ... but my 6 year old wouldn't finish it  (or even close, for that matter)!!  A great recipe when your garden starts over producing cucumbers!  Let me know what you think!

2 medium cucumbers
3 Tbsp honey
sprinkle of salt
1 c. yogurt
15 mint leaves

Peel cucs. (Optional: Cut lengthwise and remove seeds. I didn't remove them and like the thicker texture) Cut cuc into chunks. Put in blender with the rest of the ingredients and puree! I think it taste better after chilling in the fridge for a couple of hours, but if your ingredients are cold to begin with, you can enjoy immediately!